We don't have many matsuri (festivals) during winter and we miss them so much. So I decided to post a matsuri photo taken in Kanuma city, Tochigi Prefecture. When we were there, my wife was wearing a black T-shirt with a big logo saying "I♡Tochigi" (in Japanese). It really worked and everybody was friendly to her and she felt that she was a Celebrity (alternatively they were just laughing at her and it was all her misinterpretation!).
Each district has its own Mikoshi float. The floats in Kanuma city are well-known for their detailed carvings all over the main structure. They have four wooden wheels and are pulled by district members. As you can see in the photo taken by a film camera (Nikon F801S), a float has a small front stage to entertain the audience with live music played by a traditional orchestra hidden behind the stage.
If you want to know it more in detail, we have articles regarding this autumn festival (
part 1 and
part 2).
If you don't feel like reading, then you can enjoy photos taken during the festival:
day 1 part 1,
day1 part 2 float, day 2,
hair style (recommended),
Mikoshi float map night photos (recommended) ,
locals.
This is an entry for
Show Me Japan Vol 1, Issue 11. If you want to see nice photos taken in Japan, don't forget to visit.
This is also an entry for
Sky Watch Friday.
